Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Bentley Flying Spur?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Bentley Flying Spur?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Bentley Flying Spur?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Bentley Flying Spur reliable?

Based on MOT data from 144 vehicles, the 2016 Bentley Flying Spur has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Bentley Flying Spur?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Bentley Flying Spur (2016)

144 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Bentley Flying Spur

CarHunch analysed 144 real MOT records for the 2016 Bentley Flying Spur. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Bentley Flying Spur is exceptionally reliable, with a 94.6% first-time pass rate that significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%—a 14.6 percentage point margin that puts it in the top tier for its age. Dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 13.2%, suggesting buyers needn't be overly concerned about safety-critical failures, though the figure warrants a pre-purchase inspection regardless.

These vehicles are running low mileage for their age (median 24,950 miles), which partially explains the strong pass rates, but the real story is that when they do fail, issues tend to be minor—averaging just 0.45 failures per test versus 2.9 minor advisories. Before purchasing, have a specialist Bentley technician review service history and fuel system components, as luxury marques often accumulate deferred maintenance that non-specialist MOT testers may miss.

We have limited data for the 2016 Bentley Flying Spur — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.45

Over 7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 16k–34k

For context

These stats describe 144 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 144 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Bentley Flying Spur vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,950

typical

15,915

low mileage

34,015

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Bentley Flying Spur vehicles fall between 15,915 and 34,015 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,915 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,915–34,015 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Bentley Flying Spurs sit.

⚠ Over 45,920 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Bentley Flying Spur — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Bentley Flying Spurs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 131 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.45

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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